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North East England

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Kielder

North East England

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Kielder

Moderate

5.0

(1)

52

riders

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Castle loop from Kielder

01:01

13.5km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

45 m

Kielder Forest Mountain Bike Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Car park start point for several of the waymarked mtb trails around Kielder forest.
Graded green as the easiest through blue, red and black.
The following trails start here:
The …

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2

9.71 km

View of the Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pleased to see the reservoir again. Couldn't use navigation, was raining after breaking phone holder. Kept Lakeside to destination

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3

11.7 km

Kielder Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Kielder Viaduct in Northumberland is a masterpiece of Victorian railway engineering from the 19th century, with seven skewed stone arches and an ornate baronial style replete with battlements and …

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4

11.8 km

Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Old bridge makes for a good photo opportunity

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5

12.1 km

Lakeside Way Information Shelter

Highlight • Trail

On Lakeside Way trail

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6

13.2 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

Kielder Castle is a charming 18th-century hunting lodge in Northumberland, built in 1775 for the Duke of Northumberland. Today, it serves as a vibrant visitor center and the starting point …

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7

13.4 km

Kielder Bike Shop

Highlight • Structure

Bicycle rental, but also coffee or an ice cream.

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8

13.5 km

Mountain biking information at Kielder Water & Forest Park

Highlight • Rest Area

B

13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

4.36 km

1.69 km

734 m

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

3.70 km

1.69 km

795 m

117 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

3°C

20 %

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